These are fun to snack on. I would definitely make these for Thanksgiving. I did not have dark raisins; just used what I had, which were golden. This says 15 minutes or until carrots are tender. I cooked mine for 1/2 hour in a cast iron pot; added the brown sugar, and then cooked for another 10 minutes. I also added pepper to my dish, as I like pepper, and it works with this dish.
Yes, I will make again. page 283 Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook